Lincoln County Climate
Lincoln County, Kansas
Avg Annual Temp
53.7°F
Annual Precip
28.2"
Annual Snowfall
14.1"
Extreme Heat Days
69.2
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Lincoln County Weather
A Balanced National Median Temperature
Lincoln's 53.7°F average temperature matches the national median almost exactly. Its 28.2 inches of annual rainfall is typical for the Midwest-Great Plains transition zone.
Near the State Median for Climate
Lincoln is slightly cooler than the 54.8°F Kansas average and receives 2 inches less rain. It sits near the middle of the state's temperature and precipitation rankings.
Hotter Summers Than Western Logan
With 69 extreme heat days, Lincoln is much hotter in summer than Logan County. It also sees slightly more snowfall than the more eastern Lyon County.
Intense Summer Heat and Cold Januaries
July is intense with an average of 79.5°F and nearly 70 days of extreme heat. Winter is harsher than in southern counties, with January averaging a cold 28.3°F.
Budget for Summer Cooling Costs
Energy bills typically spike in July due to the 69 days of high heat. Homeowners should also prepare for a 14-inch snow season by checking insulation before January.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.